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My Take
Paul O'Grady was a rare entertainer who turned a drag persona, Lily Savage, into a bridge to genuine national affection. What moves me is the generosity beneath the sharp tongue; he came up from working-class Tranmere and never lost that vantage point even after an MBE. He helped normalize queer comedy in a Britain that was not always ready for it, and his later work with animals revealed a tenderness that matched his wit. His death in 2023 felt like losing a friend audiences never met. I hold him in real esteem as a performer who made warmth feel cool.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul O'Grady
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・オグラーディ
- Reading
- ぽーる・おぐらーでぃ
- Born
- June 14, 1955 – March 28, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Tranmere, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / television presenter / autobiographer / film actor / businessperson
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Wirral Metropolitan College
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jm03v/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20O'Grady
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul O'Grady born?
June 14, 1955 – March 28, 2023.
Where is Paul O'Grady from?
Paul O'Grady is from Tranmere, United Kingdom.
What does Paul O'Grady do?
Paul O'Grady works as comedian, television presenter, autobiographer, film actor, businessperson.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.